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L90 AWR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,167 mi
Last recorded45,167 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 AWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,167 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded ,not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 45,167 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded ,holed . marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded ,not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,641 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 44,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 43,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,923 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering Damper Bush Worn

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Back Cross Section slight Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,967 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 37,949 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 37,949 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,293 miles

Engine cover fitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,861 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 28,861 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 15,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,895 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L90 AWR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L90 AWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L90 AWR registered?

L90 AWR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is L90 AWR safe to buy?

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